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Steve Coppell arrived at the club as Director of Football and with Caretaker Manager Craig Brewster guided Reds to a second successive promotion after a 1-0 win at Accrington Stanley secured League One football in third place.

Steve is one of the most widely-respected figures in the English game thanks to a stellar career both as a player and then manager.

He made 322 appearances and scored 53 goals during eight years at Manchester United after joining them from Tranmere in 1975 and he also won 42 England caps and represented his country at the 1982 World Cup.

After a knee injury curtailed his career Steve successfully turned to management and in 1984 began the first of four spells with Crystal Palace, leading them to the 1990 FA Cup final, a year after guiding the club into the First Division.

He had two further spells with Palace either side of a period as manager of Manchester City and he was back at Selhurst Park for a fourth time in 1999 before successful stints at Brentford and Brighton.
In 2003 he moved to Reading and three years later guided them into the Premier League for the first time in their history.
After leaving Reading in 2009 he had a spell in charge of Championship club Bristol City.

Steve was appointed Director of Football in April 2012 and guided Reds to promotion to League One alongside Craig Brewster.

Millen was appointed as Steve Coppell's successor, after Steve chose to resign from Bristol City and retire from football.

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Steve CoppellStephen James "Steve" Coppell (born 9 July 1955) is an English former footballer and manager, currently without a club.
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Steve Coppell - Man Utd Magnificent 7's

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Steve Coppell - Man Utd Magnificent 7's

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Steve Coppell

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Steve Coppell

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A lovely move completed the comeback in the second half as Jimmy Nicholl's pass was played on by Steve Coppell for Brian Greenhoff to cross and Sammy McIlroy was left with the simplest of finishes from close range.

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Pat Crerand, Steve Coppell, Bryan Robson and Neil Webb give a personal view of what makes Manchester United such a unique football club.

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Pat Crerand, Steve Coppell, Bryan Robson and Neil Webb give a personal view of what makes Manchester United such a unique football club.

Pat Crerand, Steve Coppell, Bryan Robson and Neil Webb give a personal view of what makes Manchester United such a unique football club.

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Steve Coppell Interview: Palace 4 Liverpool 3

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Steve Coppell Interview: Palace 4 Liverpool 3

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Steve Coppell At Old Trafford

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Steve Coppell At Old Trafford

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Manchester United begin their FA Cup winning campaign in January 1983 by beating West Ham in the third round at Old Trafford, thanks to Steve Coppell and Frank Stapleton.

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At first glance, Brighton appeared to have a very small chance of defeating promotion-chasing Reading, but Steve Coppell was working a little miracle on the South Coast.
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Past England heroes to have signed this magnificent image include Gordon Banks, Jimmy Greaves, Tom Finney and Jimmy Armfield, while the Seventies are represented with the likes of Kevin Keegan, Phil Neal, Steve Coppell and the late Emlyn Hughes.

Ben Fearn tells the world of some issues Steve Coppell could be facing.
Please note - I am only invovled in filming the video.
I am not responsible for the quality of the impression.
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A lovely move completed the comeback in the second half as Jimmy Nicholl's pass was played on by Steve Coppell for Brian Greenhoff to cross and Sammy McIlroy was left with the simplest of finishes from close range.

Past England heroes to have signed this magnificent image include Gordon Banks, Jimmy Greaves, Tom Finney and Jimmy Armfield, while the Seventies are represented with the likes of Kevin Keegan, Phil Neal, Steve Coppell and the late Emlyn Hughes.

Steve Coppell focused on Crawley Town role 18 May 2012
BBC News Steve Coppell says he is thoroughly enjoying his role as director of football at Crawley Town.
The 56-year-old will stay at Broadfield Stadium and work alongside new manager Sean O'Driscoll next season.
He told BBC Sussex: "I've had a ball.
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Crawley appoint Steve Coppell as director of football 10 Apr 2012The Daily Telegraph Crawley have appointed former Reading manager Steve Coppell as the club's new director of football.
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Steve Coppell returns to football with League Two Crawley 10 Apr 2012
The Independent Coppell, who has also had stints as manager of clubs including Manchester City, Crystal Palace and most recently Bristol City, takes up his new post with immediate effect.
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Steve Coppell appointed Crawley Town director of football 10 Apr 2012BBC News Steve Coppell has been appointed director of football at Crawley Town.

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Steve Coppell appointed director of football at Crawley Town 10 Apr 2012The Guardian • Coppell returns to the game after leaving Bristol City in 2010 • Crawley without permanent manager after Evans departure Steve Coppell led both Reading and Crystal Palace into the Premier League during his managerial career.
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CRAWLEY TURN TO STEVE COPPELL 10 Apr 2012
Sporting Life Crawley have appointed former Reading manager Steve Coppell as the club's new director of football.Coppell, who has also had stints as manager of clubs including Manchester City, C

Barker & Coppell appointed by Pompey - 09/12/2013
League Two Portsmouth appoint ex-Crawley boss Richie Barker as their new manager, with Steve Coppell as director of football. www.bbc.co.uk

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Former Reading and Crystal Palace manager Steve Coppell leaves his post as director of football at League One Crawley. www.bbc.co.uk

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Crawley appoint Steve Coppell as director of football - 10/04/2012Coppell, who has had stints as manager of clubs including Man City, Crystal Palace and Bristol City, takes up new post with immediate effect. telegraph.feedsportal.com

Coppell lands Crawley Town role - 10/04/2012
Former Bristol City, Reading and Brighton manager Steve Coppell takes over as director of football at Crawley Town. www.bbc.co.uk

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Chris Hughton and Steve Coppell are among names being considered by Crystal Palace to fill vacancy. www.telegraph.co.uk

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Steve Coppell remains an enigma of English football after walking out on Bristol City - 12/08/2010
The question is not why Steve Coppell walks out of clubs but why he signs up for service? www.telegraph.co.uk

Coppell resigns as Bristol City boss - 12/08/2010
Manager Steve Coppell has shocked Bristol City by quitting his post at Ashton Gate after just one match in the Championship. www.soccerway.com

Coppell quits Bristol City post - 12/08/2010
Steve Coppell resigns as Bristol City manager after less than four months in the job and retires from management. news.bbc.co.uk

Steve Coppell resigns as Bristol City manager - 12/08/2010Steve Coppell has resigned as Bristol City manager and retired from football management after just 112 days in charge of the Championship club. www.telegraph.co.uk

Coppell cool on James speculation - 29/07/2010

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Bristol City manager Steve Coppell criticises the way the loan player system affects lower league clubs. news.bbc.co.uk

Steve Coppell intends to return to top flight with Bristol City - 22/04/2010
Steve Coppell has revealed his intention to take Bristol City to the top flight for the first time since 1980. www.telegraph.co.uk

Bristol City unveil Steve Coppell as their new manager - 22/04/2010
Bristol City have confirmed the appointment of Steve Coppell as their new manager on a 12-month rolling contract. www.telegraph.co.uk

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Former Reading boss Steve Coppell rules himself out of contention for the vacant managerial role at Brighton. news.bbc.co.uk